Grade 6 Physical And Health Education Kabaddi – Attacking Skills Notes
Kabaddi — Attacking Skills
Subject: Physical and Health Education — Topic: Kabaddi (Subtopic: Attacking Skills). These simple notes are for Kenyan learners aged about 11 years (upper primary). Use them in PE lessons or when practising at school.
- Know basic attacking moves in kabaddi.
- Practice safe raiding skills and good footwork.
- Learn drills you can do with classmates in the school field.
1. What is an attacker (raider)?
The raider is the player who runs into the opponent's side to touch defenders and return to their own side without being held. A good raider uses quick steps, good balance and careful touches.
2. Basic attacking skills (simple names)
- Footwork: small quick steps to move in and out. Keep knees slightly bent.
- Hand touch (tap): gently tap a defender with your hand and get back.
- Toe touch: reach with your toe to touch a defender's foot — use control so it is safe.
- Change of direction: fake one way, then quickly go the other way to confuse defenders.
- Breath control & calling: in many games the raider keeps chanting (or counting) while raiding so the team knows they are active. Practice calm breathing.
3. Simple diagram: 2 defenders and 1 raider
School midline
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D D <-- defenders (stand ready)
R <-- raider starts here
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Home side
The raider (R) moves into defenders (D). Use quick steps and try a gentle hand or toe touch, then return to home side without being held.
4. Drills you can do (safe and easy)
- Shadow raiding: One pupil pretends to be a defender (no holds). Raider practices moving in, touching the shoulder or arm and stepping back. Repeat 5 times each.
- Cone touch drill: Put 2 cones (defender marks). Raider runs in, touches a cone with hand or toe, and runs back. Help to build accuracy.
- Partner practise (slow): One defender only. Defender stands relaxed with arms low. Raider tries different touches and uses change of direction. No pulling or rough contact.
- Mini-game: 1 raider vs 2 defenders but defenders start stationary. Raider must touch and return. Play for 5-minute rounds.
Keep practicing short steps and balance. Use your eyes to watch the defenders’ feet. Always practise gently — safety first!
5. Simple rules to remember (for attackers)
- Do not punch, kick dangerously, or pull hair — these are illegal and unsafe.
- Touch a defender lightly — do not injure anyone.
- If you are held and cannot return, the defenders win that raid.
- Always listen to the teacher/coach and play fair.
6. Warm-up and safety (quick checklist)
- Warm-up: 5–7 minutes jogging, leg swings, ankle circles.
- Stretch calves, thighs and arms lightly.
- Play on grass or a soft surface; mark lines with cones or chalk.
- Teachers must supervise and stop play if anyone gets hurt.
- 5 min warm-up
- 7 min shadow and cone drills
- 6 min partner practise
- 2 min mini-game / reflection
Good luck — have fun practising kabaddi with friends at school. Remember: practice slowly, stay safe, and be fair.